Leadership Resources

John F. Kennedy once observed that "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other," and American Mensa provides a number of opportunities for leadership and volunteering at all levels of the organization. It's also why we provide an entire section of our website devoted to those who get involved and support our membership nationwide!

The American Mensa Committee is American Mensa's board of directors. A seat on the AMC is both a privilege and a responsibility, as members of the board have the duties of carrying out the corporation’s business, setting its policies and priorities, and determining its financial commitments.

To assist ongoing programs, American Mensa offers volunteers the opportunity to participate as officers or appointees in several areas that require additional approvals. These include SIGHT Coordinators, Gifted Youth Coordinators and testing Proctors.

Ideally, every region will hold at least one leadership event each year. Funding for annual LDWs is available if the RVC follows guidelines and provides solid, useful training plans that will develop local group leaders.

American Mensa's officer handbooks will introduce you to all the possibilities and responsibilities of the various positions available to American Mensa's volunteers. If you're currently holding an office, please familiarize yourself with the relevant handbook.

The Constitution of Mensa is the governing document for Mensa worldwide. American Mensa, in turn, has a set of Bylaws defining the structure and governance of the organization. Within the requirements of the Constitution and our Bylaws, the Board takes various actions, which are compiled into a list known as Actions Still in Effect. In addition, local bylaws are crafted based on the Minimum Standard Bylaws.